I guess it goes without saying that I've always made sure my kids' lunchboxes are filled with homemade foods. Otherwise, there'd be no point to this blog. So my freezer has always been stashed full of baked goods and every school day my kids have enjoyed varied foods that are full of goodness. Packets of processed foods were rare special treats. But last year, a few things changed and I … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Apple and Raspberry Muffins
I'm well behind the eight ball with posting recipes. It's already February and only now am I getting around to putting up my first recipe for the year: Gluten-free Apple and Raspberry Muffins. Why? Well, this happened. A few days before Christmas, a close relative passed away after a long illness. There was the funeral to arrange, Christmas Day to survive and personal belongings to be sorted. … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Cornflake Cookies
I went to my school reunion on Saturday night. It was the first reunion that my year level has had in the 25 years since we finished year 12. (That's right, I'm not a day over 35. Or maybe just a few days.) I had quite a few reservations about going. I went to a country high school and it was socially a tricky time for me, so wasn't really sure I'd be happy to be there, but I'm so glad I … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Chocolate Apricot Balls
Okay, so this is a hit-and-run post. There's been a larger than usual gap between posts because, as you may have heard, South Australia has been receiving a terrible battering by Mother Nature lately. There was a State-wide black out last Wednesday. Unprecedented. Horrifically, even one of our major hospitals lost back-up power. Apparently the problem was a weather system coming from Antarctica … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Cinnamon Scrolls
Yeah, okay, let's rock 'n' scroll. Ha! I'm on a scroll with this recipe. *Cough* That's enough of that. But seriously, the scroll has eluded me for quite some time, mainly because I don't have the right touch with bread-making. Not long ago, I published a recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin Scrolls, which was a victory of sorts because I finally figured out how to do it. The trick is to use a pizza … [Read more...]